Historical and Legal Foundations of Educating ESOL Students (Online)

Date: February 6Location: Online

Online

Courses in our ESOL Endorsement program are designed for educators holding an Oregon teaching license. The program explores the principles, theories, research, and practices relevant to the needs of students acquiring English as a second or additional language. Courses in this online cohort are offered at a reduced tuition rate.

Historical and Legal Foundations of Educating ESOL Students examines the history of trends and attitudes toward immigrants and learners of English as a second language. Topics will include the psychological, social, and political characteristics of bilingualism, and biculturalism in the United States and abroad.

ESOL teaching is considered in light of laws, research findings, and second-language acquisition theory. Students will learn the distinction between language difference and disabilities, including an overview of legal issues pertaining to second-language learners and special and gifted education students.

Following this course, educators will not only have the ability to plan and implement programs designed for the optimal learning of all students, but will also be equipped with the tools to advocate for equity in their schools and school communities.

Course Details

Registration Information

If you are currently admitted to our ESOL Endorsement program, please register through WebAdvisor. If you are not yet admitted and this is the first course you will be taking in the endorsement program, you may register as a Special Student using this registration form. Please return this form to the Center for Community Engagement by secure fax at 503-768-6045 or mail to:

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